List of Tuvalu MPs, 2002–2006

Further information: List of by-elections in Tuvalu

This is a list of members of the Parliament of Tuvalu or Palamene o Tuvalu who were elected at the 2002 Tuvaluan general election.^[1][2] or as the result of by elections during the life of the parliament.

There are no formal parties in Tuvalu. The political system is based on personal alliances and loyalties derived from clan and family connections.^[3] The Parliament of Tuvalu is rare among national legislatures in that it is non-partisan in nature. It does tend to have both a distinct government and a distinct opposition.^[3]

On 14 August 2006 Apisai Ielemia was elected as Prime Minister of Tuvalu;^[4] and appointed his cabinet.

Main articles: Politics of Tuvalu and Elections and political parties in Tuvalu

Constituency	Members	Notes
Funafuti	Kausea Natano
	Kamuta Latasi
Nanumaga	Otinielu Tausi
	Namoto Kelisiano	Resigned in order to run the island's power plant at the request of his home community.[5]
	Halo Tuavai	Elected in 2005 by-election.[5]
Nanumea	Maatia Toafa
	Sio Patiale	Elected at the 2003 by-election that was held because of a procedural flaw in the initial election.[6]
	Kokea Malua	Elected in 2005 by-election after Sio Patiale resigned due to ill health.[5][7]
Niutao	Samuelu Teo
	Saloa Tauia	Died in 2003.
	Tavau Teii	Elected in 2003 by-election.[6]
Nui	Dr. Alesana Seluka
	Amasone Kilei	Died in 2005.
	Taom Tanukale	Elected in 2005 by-election.[5]
Nukufetau	Saufatu Sopoanga	Resigned following motion of no confidence as Prime Minister.[8] Re-elected in 2004 by-election.
	Faimalaga Luka	Appointed Governor General in 2003.[9]
	Elisala Pita	Elected in 2003 by-election.[10]
Nukulaelae	Bikenibeu Paeniu
Vaitupu	Apisai Ielemia
	Leti Pelesala